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The 248 area code covers Michigan's Oakland County suburbs, including Troy, Farmington Hills, and the areas around Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Livonia. You pick 248 right in the Ghost app and get a working number in minutes, no new phone plan or SIM swap required. It reads as local to anyone in the metro, whether they're checking a caller ID or just asking where you're from.
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Why choose a 248 virtual phone number?
Look local to Oakland County buyers
If you're selling a car, furniture, or anything else online in the Troy or Farmington Hills area, a 248 number tells buyers you're nearby before they even reply.
Match the number to a move
Relocating to metro Detroit? A 248 number lets you start job hunting, apartment hunting, or dating locally before you've even packed a box.
Keep the number after you leave
Moved away from Michigan but still have family or business ties around Detroit, Warren, or Ann Arbor? Keep your 248 number active so old contacts can still reach you.
Separate work from personal
Use a 248 number for job applications or side gigs around Livonia or Sterling Heights, and keep your main line for friends and family.
Recognized across the region
248 is a familiar prefix throughout Oakland County and the surrounding suburbs, so calls and texts from it don't raise the same eyebrows an out-of-state number might.
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Get My 248 NumberAbout the 248 area code
Area code
248
State
Michigan
Overlay codes
313, 517, 586, 734, 947
Cities served
12+
The 248 area code serves Michigan's Detroit-area suburbs, including Troy, Farmington Hills, Warren, Sterling Heights, Livonia, Dearborn, and Ann Arbor.
248 shares its broader region with neighboring and overlay codes 313, 517, 586, 734, and 947, so not every local number in the area starts with 248, but it remains one of the most recognized codes in the Oakland County suburbs.
The region runs on Eastern Time. If you're calling contacts across metro Detroit or the wider Michigan area, most of the state shares this same time zone, so scheduling calls across cities like Troy and Ann Arbor is straightforward.
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Local economy
Why do business in Troy?
The 248 area code sits in the heart of metro Detroit's suburban belt, home to a mix of established industries and growing service sectors around Troy and Farmington Hills.
Automotive and manufacturing
Oakland County has long been tied to the auto industry, with engineering, supply, and manufacturing operations based throughout the Troy and Warren areas.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical practices across Farmington Hills, Livonia, and the wider suburbs employ a large share of the local workforce.
Education
Universities and school systems around Ann Arbor and Dearborn anchor the region's education sector and draw people in from across the state.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 248 phone number?
You can get a 248 number in the Ghost app in minutes. Pick the area code, choose your number, and it's ready to call and text.
Which cities use the 248 area code?
The 248 area code covers Troy, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Livonia in Michigan.
Can I keep my 248 number if I move away from Michigan?
Yes. Your 248 number stays with you in the Ghost app no matter where you live, so you can keep local ties even after relocating.
What does Ghost Premium cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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